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BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2013

I didn’t retire from MMA, ” Rampage said … adding, “But as of now … I’ve left the UFC.” He continued … “The UFC didn’t treat me right. I don’t like the way I was treated there.”

BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2013

“I think that fight’s closer and more possible than people think. I actually thought Weidman was going to be out a lot longer than he was because of his injury, but he’s healed up pretty well and is claiming he’ll be ready to start training again in a couple months,” White revealed when speaking to UFC Tonight. “We’re looking at a couple of different options right now, some options that we like, and Weidman’s one of them.”

BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2013

“Anderson has never refused a fight. If you ask him to face the devil, he will take it. Why did he refuse Weidman? He simply thinks he is still not someone to fight for the belt. “I have nothing against Chris; I think he’s a great person. But if you ask people, no one knows who he is. They’ll have to spend a lot of money promoting this fight. Anderson has more title defenses than he has professional fights.”

BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2013

Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar are finally stepping into the Octagon for their highly anticipated superfight at UFC 156. Hear what each fighter says is the key to victory at UFC 156. Also, hear from two big men with big punching power, Alistair Overeem and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva, both guarantee their fight won’t go the distance. Then, former UFC light heavyweight champ Rashad Evans locks horns with BJJ ace Antonio Rogerio Nogueira as both look for their next step towards a title shot, while grappling wizards Jon Fitch and Demian Maia look to continue their winning streaks.

BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2013

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BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2013

The Ultimate Fighter returned Tuesday night on FX with the second episode of the season – “Ambush.” In the first preliminary bout, Luke Barnatt, from Cambridge, England, dominated Colorado Spring’s Gilbert Smith when they squared off in the Octagon. Using his significant height and reach advantage, Barnatt, 5-0 in mixed martial arts, dictated much of the fight before stopping the much smaller Smith (5-1) in the second round.

BJPENN.COM News - January 29, 2013

By Evan Stoumbelis

BJPENN.COM News - January 29, 2013

“Very happy, very pleased to be back. It’s just a matter of time in my sense. We still have one more mountain to climb, that’s Bigfoot. But to be honest, I do not see any problem and then yes it’s going to be an exciting day. There’s always pressure. There’s always tension; I like that. That is my fuel, but every fight it’s a change, you just need to get the job done. I just believe even if the title will be a few fights away, I’m always focused on my next battle. Winning the next fight is the most important thing.” Alistair Overeem discussed his title ambitions during the recent UFC media call promoting his fight against Antonio Silva this Saturday night!

BJPENN.COM News - January 29, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - January 29, 2013

“I know I am a better fighter. The fight will probably end in one or two rounds. I’m going to raise my hands after and he’s just going to be a number on my list, a statistic. I want to finish him the first round. I have the power to knock ‘Bigfoot’ out for a long, long time. I expect ‘Bigfoot’ to try and take this fight to the ground. I believe I have the advantage if the fight goes to the ground. I am better in the stand-up, I’m better on the ground and I have more knockout wins, more submission wins. I am better in every aspect and I’m going to show that February 2nd in Vegas.”

BJPENN.COM News - January 29, 2013

“I think she is believing the hype a little too much and she hasn’t proved anything yet. That’s just my opinion. I think Ronda’s an awesome fighter. I have nothing against the woman at all. I think she is great for the sport and I am glad she’s where the UFC, to, the idea of making a woman’s sport a part of the UFC and I’m happy for her for doing that.” In a recent interview with MMAFighting.com, Tito Ortiz discusses Ronda Rousey and somewhat downplays her accomplishments in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.

BJPENN.COM News - January 29, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - January 29, 2013

“Honestly, I don’t care [who wins] as long as we don’t have a decision that’s close. Somebody finish the fight so we’ll have a champ that I can fight. At this point, the belt’s been avoiding me. I’m tired of chasing after it. I’m tired of waiting and putting my career on hold. I just turned 26. I think I’m going to be entering my prime here in the next couple of years. I want to take full advantage of that. … I just want to make sure that it’s official and no matter what happens [between Henderson and Melendez] — a draw, a close decision, no one’s going to cry about the decision — that I’m next no matter what.” After decimating Donald Cerrone at UFC on FOX 6, Anthony Pettis has been promised a crack at the winner of Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez. All he has to do is wait.

BJPENN.COM News - January 29, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - January 29, 2013

Over the years, BJ has taken the time out of his busy schedule to visit our soldiers and thank them for serving our country. He visited Hickam AFB, Kaneohe Marine Corps, Schofield Barracks, Naval Base in Hawaii, Camp Pendleton, Marines at Miramar, Naval Base in Coronado, Nellis AFB who selected BJ to fly with the Thunderbirds. He did a meet and greet with over 200 wounded warriors in Hawaii. He also visited Kuwait and Afghanistan doing a meet and greet for the UFC. He visited the Navy Seal Team in Norfolk, VA, and the Special Forces Group in the United States Army, and on February 1st, BJ Penn is heading to Washington, DC. BJ Penn has been invited to attend the SuperBowl Party honoring our wounded warriors on February 3, 2013. The Superbowl Party will be held at the new USO Metropolitan Washington. “I’m truly honored and overwhelmed to be invited to be a part of this great event honoring our wounded warriors. These warriors fight for our freedom, and I have always taken the time to thank them for serving our country”, said BJ. While in DC, BJ will be visiting the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center-physical therapy, do a meet and greet with military at Fort Meade USO Center, and tour the Pentagon and the White House. The Vice Chairman, Admiral and Mrs. James Winnefeld will host a dinner in honor of BJ Penn. Admiral Winnefeld is the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Nation’s second highest ranking military officer. BJ wants to personally thank Wes Tavares, Enlisted Aide LCPO to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for coordinating our visit to DC.